Your Music Matters

Should you even be thinking about what you don't have? There are so many discussions on the internet that revolve around "what if..." thinking. What if, instead of trying to account for "what if..." scenarios, you focused on the tools, resources and connections available to you now? Check out this video for more valuable insights: Support Your Music Matters:

Can people find you online? When they type your name (artist or band name) into Google, what do they find? Do they find your website? Social media profiles? Press releases or interviews? Media coverage? Do they find anything? Some musicians spray and pray. They sign up for every social network available, shout “buy my music!” from the rooftops and hope that someone, anyone, will notice. Some musicians believe “if you build it, they will come”. So, they set up home on the web, and once they’ve registered their website and social media profiles, they sit and wait. Others just poke at it here and there. They dabble in it, but they never fully commit. What all these musicians have in common is hope. They hope their online presence will lead to opportunity. They hope they will create the success they dream about. But hope is a dead-end street. If you’re not acting on what matters to you, it makes no difference. The reality is that digital marketing isn’t fully understood b...

We have an exciting announcement. On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, we will be hosting a Free Live Webinar. Whether you can make it or not, we recommend registering now so we know that you're standing with us in making a positive impact on the lives of musicians. You can find the details on the provided link, but just in case, here's what you need to know: Free Live Webinar and Q&A "Digital Marketing Essentials for Musicians" Hosted by: David Andrew Wiebe Wednesday, May 15, 2019 @ 3:30 PM MST We look forward to sharing with you. Support Your Music Matters:

Interested in supporting Your Music Matters? Great! We just set up a brand new PayPal link to make it easier for you to contribute. Here's the link: PayPal.me/YourMusicMatters Support Your Music Matters:

We just created a brand new Instagram account. Follow us and be inspired. We look forward to connecting with you. Support Your Music Matters:

Join us later today for another Your Music Matters Live on Facebook. Host David Andrew Wiebe will be discussing "where are we stopped in making this project happen?" As always, we'll also be taking questions from viewers. Like our page on Facebook and join us a little later. Here are the details: Your Music Matters Live Wednesday, April 24, 2019 @ 5:00 PM Hosted by: David Andrew Wiebe Support Your Music Matters:

In this episode of Your Music Matters Live, David Andrew Wiebe shares what he's been up to with his various duties, what he's been reading, what he's been listening to, and so on. Support Your Music Matters:

In this episode of Your Music Matters Live, host David Andrew Wiebe offers a quick update regarding the status of the project. Support Your Music Matters:

Join us later today for another Your Music Matters Live. Host David Andrew Wiebe will be sharing recent happenings and will also be taking questions from viewers. Be sure to like our Facebook page and join us a little later on: Your Music Matters Live Wednesday, April 17, 2019 @ 3:00 PM Hosted by: David Andrew Wiebe Support Your Music Matters:

When we started this project, we had a clear vision for what we wanted it to be. All the details and parameters hadn't been worked out yet, but we knew what we wanted to accomplish from a high level view. Although the project continues to evolve as we get into conversation with others, our goals remain the same. So, how would you say we've been doing so far? Do you think we're on the right track? Are you starting to feel empowered as a musician? Is there something we've missed? Someone we should be talking to? We'd love to hear what your experience with us has been so far. Please leave a comment below letting us know what your thoughts are. Support Your Music Matters:

In the coming weeks, we will be hosting Facebook Lives covering the topic of marketing for musicians. So, what would you like to learn? There are so many different areas to talk about, from websites and social media to advertising and live performance. Is there something you've had trouble with in the past? Are there any current challenges you're encountering? What's one thing that, if you understood it better, would make a difference in your career? Let us know in the comments so we know what to cover in forthcoming videos. Thanks! Support Your Music Matters:

Today's Your Music Matters Live has been moved back to 3:00 PM due to David's schedule. We look forward to sharing with you then! Support Your Music Matters:

We'll be back with another Facebook Live on Wednesday, April 10, so don't miss out! The details are below: Your Music Matters Live Wednesday, April 10, 2019 @ 1:00 PM Hosted by: David Andrew Wiebe Support Your Music Matters:

In this episode of Your Music Matters Live, David Andrew Wiebe shares a quick update regarding the status of the project. Support Your Music Matters:

Juliez Andrewz Band joins David Andrew Wiebe in a special edition of Your Music Matters Live to share about their music and what challenges they've been encountering to this point. Support Your Music Matters:

Are you as excited as we are? We've got so much more to share with you, and that's why we're doing another Facebook Live next Wednesday. David Andrew Wiebe will be sharing on the latest happenings with the Your Music Matters project, which is developing quickly. Don't miss out! And, don't forget to like us on Facebook . Here's what you need to know for our next Facebook Live: Your Music Matters Facebook Live Event Wednesday, April 3, 2019 @ 11:00 AM Hosted by: David Andrew Wiebe We look forward to sharing with you! Support Your Music Matters:

We've been shouting about the Your Music Matters project from the rooftops, sharing with anyone who will listen. So, we've got more videos for you. Just today, David Andrew Wiebe shared on the theme of Leadership, even while being a bit under the weather. So, tune in to get inspired. Support Your Music Matters:

Our last couple of attempts at running a Facebook Live ended in failure. But we shall not let that deter us. Let's move forward boldly and bravely. Today, let's get into Leadership, which is an exciting topic. So, here are the details for today's Facebook Live. Don't forget to like our page on Facebook . Your Music Matters Facebook Live Event Wednesday, March 27, 2019 @ 1:00 PM Hosted by: David Andrew Wiebe We look forward to sharing with you! Support Your Music Matters:

Your Music Matters recently caught up with Calgary local singer-songwriter Joel Pearson, who candidly shares about some of the hardships he's experienced and how that has inspired new music. Here's the replay from Facebook Live: Support Your Music Matters:

Every week, we're on Facebook Sharing about what we're up to with Your Music Matters and what we're creating. Last week, David Andrew Wiebe shared about the importance of Commitment and how that ties in with developing a project that makes an impact. If you missed it, here's the replay: Support Your Music Matters:

We are back with another Facebook Live. This week's theme is Leadership . You'll find out why when you tune in. Here are the details for today's Facebook Live: Your Music Matters Facebook Live Event Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 1:00 PM MST Hosted by: David Andrew Wiebe We look forward to sharing with you! Support Your Music Matters:

Every week, we're on Facebook sharing about the importance of the Your Music Matters project and what we're creating in the world. Last week, David Andrew Wiebe shared about the importance of Action and what it means to be in action. If you missed it, here's the replay: Support Your Music Matters:

Are you ready for another Facebook Live? As the project continues to gain momentum, you’re going to be seeing more and more updates.  And, just like last time , we’ve picked out a theme for the week – it’s Commitment . As with Action, there are a lot of things people don’t understand about Commitment . So, tune in to hear an inspiring message on what it looks like and what it means. Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow along.  Here are the details for today’s Facebook Live:   Your Music Matters Facebook Live Event Wednesday, March 6, 2019 @ 1:00 PM MST Hosted by: David Andrew Wiebe Support Your Music Matters:

Did you miss it? It’s all good! We’ve taken the video and uploaded it to YouTube (though we had to cut it up into three pieces). So, check out our first Facebook Live below: Support Your Music Matters:

Are you starting to get a sense of what Your Music Matters is yet? Well, we’ve got another Facebook Live coming. And, whether you think you’ve got a good idea of what it is, there’s some fresh information coming your way this Wednesday. Here’s another chance to throw your hat over the fence and decide whether you’d like to be involved. This week’s theme is Action , and host David Andrew Wiebe is sure to knock your socks off with his pointed message about Action . So, don’t forget to like our page on Facebook and follow along with our progress. Your Music Matters Facebook Live Event Wednesday, February 27, 2019 @ 1:00 PM MST Hosted by: David Andrew Wiebe Support Your Music Matters:

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